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GalCivII OR SoaSE?

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GalCivII OR SoaSE?

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Hi

I'm looking for a fun space strat game to play. The two I've been looking at are GalCivII and Sins of a Solar Empire.

Now the easy answer is, get both. And dammit I just might :)  Problem is I dont have time to play both just at the moment.

So which is 'better'? I really like getting in depth with all the 4X style things, so on first glance that would put me in the GalCivII camp. I dl the demo for GalCivII, and while it's kind of fun, it is very limited and I'm not really sure it provides an accurate representation of the game itself. OTOH, SoaSE has been getting some pretty impressive reviews, and it too apparently goes pretty indepth with many of the 4X style things. It also seems to have some pretty nice graphics (which I'm a sucker for).

Can anyone give me their opinions on both games? Maybe the pros & cons, and which game they prefer.

If I was to get GalCivII, I'd want to get the expansions too. I notice on the purchase site here that you can digitally dl them in one package, which is nice. However, it also states that Twilight of the Arnor wont be released till April this year. So am I purchasing the xpack in advance, and it will be downloaded once it is released?

Thanks
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Reply #26 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Let's put it this way if you "hesitate" you lose. That enough information for yah? :)) SotsE is for KIDS just like TRIX are for KIDS. ;)
Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top
Both games are great, and substantially different. It's hard to get excited about another expansion to GCII, but it has been very refreshing to try the very different approach that Sins uses.
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Reply #28 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yea, Sins can be pretty twitchy, but I just run the game at the lowest speed so I can take my time as much as possible. Ocassionally, I do encounter a situation where I'm waiting for the game to advance, but I just crank up the execution speed then drop it back down. Generally, I don't have more than about 30 seconds to mull over any one course of action.

I've only gotten heavily involved in one other RTS and that was Company of Heros. Sins seems to have a more relaxed pace and I like the game better overall. I never really could click things fast enough in CoH.
Reply #29 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Galciv or SoaSE??? I say BOTH!!!

I have made my decision. I just picked up Sins today. In fact, just after I finish writing this post, I will unwrap the box and pop in my brand new DVD. I look forward to a grand 4X adventure that will keep me up into the wee hours of the night. Congratulations Stardock, you just got another $40 out of my wallet!
Reply #30 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well, you guys (Stardock) may not put any copy protection on your games, but this security tape is certainly a pain in the ass.
Reply #31 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
this security tape is certainly a pain in the ass.
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Yay for all that junk on a new DVD!
Reply #32 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I play both and I spend time in both forums. I think Shamgar really nailed the answer to your question. You will spend years playing GalCivII. Sins will be played for a change of pace.

There are five games that are on my various computer that will never be uninstalled: Masters of Orion 2, Escape Velocity: Nova, Warlords IV, GalCiv II, and Sins of a Solar Empire. I put more time into GC2 than any others. It's just a fantastic game!

However, while I'm waiting for Twilight I am putting some serious time into Sins. And I figure I will do so for quite some time.

But eventually you'll need both...
Reply #33 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well, you guys (Stardock) may not put any copy protection on your games, but this security tape is certainly a pain in the ass.
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Use Stardock Central (SDC) or the newer Impulse. It will keep your game updated for you and keep your serial numbers on the server. It's pretty convenient really. Just last evening I updated my Sins installation to version 1.03. I actually bought the game and downloaded it through SDC, hehe, no security tape required.
Reply #34 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I like Sins better but I am more of a MoO player.

It boils down to three quetions;

1) Do you prefer Real time or Turn based games?
2) Do you want to control your ships in comabt or just see the results?
3) Do you want to play multi-player?

Sins is Real Time where you can control you ships in combat and play against other people.

Other then these advantages (To me at least) GalCiv II is a better game.

Buy both (The cheapest way is through TEN.net) you will not regret it.

Sammual